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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.51 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.51 and 164.45 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.51 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.51 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.51 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 121,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,779.90/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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